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Dr. Hitesh Patel is an Edison, NJ-based ophthalmologist who has a vast range of experience in different eye surgery procedures, including pterygium removal surgery. This article talks about the different things a patient can expect when undergoing the said surgery.
Pterygium is a common abnormal eye growth that commonly develops from the nasal side of the sclera. Identified causes are excessive wind and ultraviolet light exposure, dust, and low humidity. While it is considered benign, pterygium, in advanced cases, can affect vision and ultimately induce astigmatism and corneal scarring. Thus, ophthalmologists still opt for its removal.
The Procedure.
Pterygium removal surgery usually lasts less than 30 minutes. The patient will be sedated to ensure comfort, and the eye will be anesthetized to free the patient from any procedure-related pain.
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Dr. Hitesh Patel is the founder of Patel Eye Associates, an eye clinic which caters to residents of Edison, New Brunswick, New Jersey, and Middlesex County.
During the surgery, the surgeon removes the pterygium and replaces it with a graft tissue. The graft tissue is glued into place, thus eliminating the need for any sutures. Patients may drive home safely afterwards, although this is not recommended as the sedatives may leave them still groggy.
Like the procedure per se, the recovery period is also quick. The patient may be able to return to work after two days. After the first week, the adhesive used to secure the graft will already dissolve, and in a maximum period of four weeks, the eye will gradually return to its normal appearance with minimal to no signs of redness of irritation.
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Dr. Hitesh Patel is an Edison, NJ-based ophthalmologist who specializes in treating a vast range of eye disorders. Learn more about his services by logging on to PatelEyeAssociates.com.
